KAVA Extract
Botanical Source: Piper methysticum Extracting
Latin name : Piper methyticum L
Appearance:Light Yellow Fine powder
Used Part: RootSpecification: 30% -70%kavalactones by HPLC
Molecular Formula: C15H14O5
Molecular Weight: 274.269
CAS NO.: 84696-40-2
Quality contral
Analysis Item | Specification | Result | Method | |
Kavalactones | ≥30% | 31.03% | HPLC | |
Chemical Physical Control | ||||
Appearance | Fine powder | Complies | Visual | |
Color | Yellow | Complies | Visual | |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic | |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic | |
Identification | Positive | Complies | ----------- | |
Solubility | 100% soluble in ethanol | Complies | ----------- | |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 mesh screen | |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.24% | 5g/105°C/2hrs | |
Residue On Ignition | ≤5.0% | 4.65% | 2g/600°C/3hrs | |
Heavy Metals | <10ppm | Complies | ----------- | |
Arsenic (As) | <2ppm | Complies | ----------- | |
Lead (Pb) | <2ppm | Complies | ----------- | |
Microbiology Control | ||||
Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g | Complies | ----------- | |
Yeast & Mold | <100cfu/g | Complies | ----------- | |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | ----------- | |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative | ----------- | |
Staphylococcin | Negative | Negative | ----------- |
Storage
Store in cool & dry place between 15°C-25°C. Do not freeze.
Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life
2 years when properly stored. Material are fresh not older than 3 months at the time of shipment with max shelf life period.
Function
1. Effects of kavalactones include mild sedation, a slight numbing of the gums and mouth, and vivid dreams.
2. Kava has been reported to improve cognitive performance and promote a cheerful mood.
3. Kava has similar effects to benzodiazepine medications, including muscle relaxant, anaesthetic, anticonvulsive and anxiolytic effects.
Kava Extract 30%